Simulation of urban traffic from agent-based modeling: inferences for sustainable urban planning in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Authors

  • Raphaela Ferreira Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brasil
  • Karen Santini Dias Passos Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brasil
  • André Luís de Araujo Universidade Federal de Uberlândia. Uberlândia, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4951-6860

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29393/UR15-6STRA30006

Keywords:

Planejamento urbano

Abstract

Chaotic urbanization processes in Brazil have led to numerous problems in current urban spaces, such as the sprawling of cities. This problem points to the need to improve urban planning methods capable of guaranteeing sustainable development. In this sense, understanding that a possible solution is urban densification, the present case study of Santa Maria neighborhood in Uberlândia-MG, Brazil, uses an agent-based model to simulate the repercussion of this densification on local traffic. The results show current urban infrastructure would not be able to support estimated population growth, causing new problems such as conurbation and overloading of services. Therefore, despite being helpful, consolidation should take place in stages and with uniform distribution throughout the city, ensuring that no region is overwhelmed.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Ferreira, R. ., Santini Dias Passos, K. ., & de Araujo, A. L. . (2022). Simulation of urban traffic from agent-based modeling: inferences for sustainable urban planning in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil: . URBE. Arquitectura, Ciudad Y Territorio, (15), 93-113. https://doi.org/10.29393/UR15-6STRA30006

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